13:00 (BST), 24/04/2008
Overlord: Raising Hell
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Be ruthless, determined, and even a little despotic as the bad-ass blockbuster from Triumph Studios gets an extended PLAYSTATION®3 system edition.
– With a trailer fit for a tyrant, Codemasters® today released a video preview of ™, the anarchic action adventure title coming this June exclusively for the computer entertainment system. The video, mixing CGI and gameplay, is now available to view and download from the game's all-new despotic domain at www.codemasters.com/overlordraisinghell
Marking the Overlord's first appearance on the PLAYSTATION 3 system, is set in a world of twisted fantasy scenarios, featuring angry dwarves, weird elves and messed up zombies. As the dastardly Overlord, players must master control of the Minions, a raucous horde of impish creatures. Controlling them is crucial if the Overlord is to sweep through the kingdoms, wipe out his foes and conquer the entire land.
comes to the PLAYSTATION 3 system with a devilish array of hot new content, including never-before-seen exclusive features and all of the 'Raising Hell' levels, which takes players even deeper into the Overlord's warped world. In these hellish new realms, a supernatural abyss for each of the game's five kingdoms, the undead denizens are on the attack and threatening the Overlord's superiority. There's only one thing for it: assemble the Minions, descend into each abyss and embark on a fresh wave of tyranny in order to claim the underworld throne.
With the addition of online co-operative pillaging, and split-screen head-to-head slaughter, the PLAYSTATION 3 system edition will also be enhanced with detailed visuals, a top-spec audio system with 7.1 surround sound and feature additions, such as the new on-screen mini-map. Prepare for a hellishly good time being bad with , coming this June for the PLAYSTATION®3 system. For the 'how to be a total bad ass' training video and the latest minion-infested wallpapers, visit www.codemasters.com/overlordraisinghell
Rob Burman
UK PR Manager
01926 816051
rob.burman@codemasters.com
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Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience across multiple gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant brands include Colin McRae DiRT, Overlord, Race Driver: GRID, and Operation Flashpoint. Codemasters is headquartered in Warwickshire UK, with North American operations based in Universal City, Calif. The company also maintains operations in Germany, France, Spain, Benelux and Malaysia. Codemasters receives over two million visitors to its web site every month, discover why at www.codemasters.com
Triumph Studios is an independent developer of award-winning computer games, including the highly successful Age of Wonders series. Since its founding in 1997, the team's mission is creating addictive and original titles. Triumph Studios is based in Delft, the Netherlands. More information is available at http://www.triumphstudios.com
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